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• Overcoming insecurity made one player absolutely vital for Manchester City

  09-08-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Overcoming insecurity made one player absolutely vital for Manchester CityManchester City signed Matheus Nunes from Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 2023. The Portuguese international was signed to add quality and cover to City’s midfield. However, Nunes failed to make an impact in Pep Guardiola’s side’s engine room. During the 2024-25 season, Nunes played on a wing and spent time at left-back with mixed results. Eventually, Matheus Nunes found himself at right-back and has no
  
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• A new Man Utd era - but Fernandes still sets the standard

  30-08-2026 22:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  As Manchester United's home game with Ipswich Town drew to its conclusion, the skies went dark grey and the heavens opened.Thunder and lightning accompanied a torrential downpour, followed by the obligatory pictures of rain pouring into the stadium through a leak in the roof.It would have been a fitting metaphor for an awful afternoon for the Old Trafford hosts.But this wasn't awful for United in the end, and for that a lot of credit must go to skipper Bruno Fernandes.On a day when Marcus Rashfo
  
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• (Video): PSG score late double to level with Lille

  30-08-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  (Video): PSG score late double to level with LillePSG have started the season with two draws, the second coming against Lille in a tricky game only saved at the death by Vitinha.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.PSG played their second match of the Ligue 1 season on Friday night, and it ended up a 2-2 draw with Lille.The Parisians tend to start the season slowly and build steam as t
  
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• Liverpool open talks in deal for £130m Premier League forward

  30-08-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liverpool open talks in deal for £130m Premier League forwardLiverpool are wrapping up winger deals - in and out - before the transfer deadline. The summer window slams shut on Tuesday and by then the Reds’ frontline should look very different.Bradley Barcola - and one more - will be onboarded while Harvey Elliott, Federico Chiesa and Cody Gakpo should be on their way out the door.Gakpo will earn the 2024/25 Premier League champions around £85m when his deal to join Manchester
  
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• ESPN Ranks Dembélé Ahead of Barcelona Star as Top Player in the World

  30-08-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  ESPN Ranks Dembélé Ahead of Barcelona Star as Top Player in the WorldIn a new ranking from ESPN, Ousmane Dembélé ranks first, ahead of FC Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and other superstars.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favorite and see more of our content.The start of another season brings “best of” lists from many of the top football publications. ESPN is one of the largest,
  
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• Lyon enquire about Reims’ Keito Nakamura to anticipate Malick Fofana’s exit

  30-08-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Lyon enquire about Reims’ Keito Nakamura to anticipate Malick Fofana’s exitLyon have enquired about Reims left winger Keito Nakamura (26) as they prepare for life without in-demand Malick Fofana (21), according to Foot Mercato. The Belgium international winger is set to leave Lyon this summer given that Les Gones need to sell to compensate for their failure to qualify for the lucrative UEFA Champions League group stage. Fofana said he’d be keen to remain in Lyon for one final s
  
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• Liverpool Are Ready To Launch A Move For This Crystal Palace Winger: Should Iraola Snap Him Up?

  30-08-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Are Ready To Launch A Move For This Crystal Palace Winger: Should Iraola Snap Him Up?In a recent post on X, journalist Lassana Camara mentioned that Liverpool are ready to launch a move for Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr in this transfer window. It is believed that the Reds are open to making an offer between €75m and €80m to secure the services of the Senegalese talent this month.Sarr’s Impressive Numbers In The Premier LeagueSarr enjoyed a good run of form at the
  
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• Chelsea told what they must do to win the Premier League after Brighton win

  30-08-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea told what they must do to win the Premier League after Brighton winChelsea beat Brighton & Hove Albion 4-3 in an enthralling Premier League encounter at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.Chelsea raced into a three-goal lead before Brighton reduced the deficit to 3-2. Pedro Neto restored the Blues’ two-goal advantage, but Pascal Gross pulled another goal back for Brighton.The result marked the second time the Blues had almost thrown away a comfortable lead, having beaten Fulham 3-2 in t
  
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• Transfer roundup, 30 August 💰

  30-08-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Transfer roundup, 30 August 💰With two days to go before the summer transfer window closes in the major leagues, several major deals are in the works or close to being finalized. Check out this Sunday, August 30 transfer roundup.Done deals ✍️Sofyan Amrabat (free agent) has signed with Ajax Amsterdam for two seasons.Rafael Leão (AC Milan) has been transferred to Galatasaray for €38 million.Leonardo Balerdi (OM) has joined AS Roma on a loan with an option to buy.Oll
  
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• Guess who? Liverpool's surprise target confirmed

  30-08-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Guess who? Liverpool's surprise target confirmedWe appear to have confirmation of the surprise winger target Fabrizio Romano teased. An interesting one, too.Liverpool are in the market for a new winger or two. Maybe even three - who knows at this stage? The Reds were weak on the flanks last season but have been slow to address the problem.A lot of that is that they pushed for Yan Diomande but lost out. Another factor was the World Cup, which put a pause on many transfers, especially those in the
  
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• Feyenoord striker Ayase Ueda to undergo Lille medical

  30-08-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Feyenoord striker Ayase Ueda to undergo Lille medicalLille have wrapped up the signing of Feyenoord and Japan international striker Ayase Ueda (28), according to L’Equipe. Les Dogues have reportedly reached a €15m agreement with their Eredivisie counterparts. Ueda’s arrival could mean that Matias Fernandez-Pardo could be on his way out. The Belgium international winger is of serious interest for Newcastle United.L’Equipe understands that Lille president Olivier Léta
  
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• Allegri outlines Napoli and McTominay’s problems against Como

  30-08-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Allegri outlines Napoli and McTominay’s problems against ComoMassimiliano Allegri insists Napoli were ‘too soft’ against Como, especially in defence, and reveals Scott McTominay is not fully fit due to ‘blisters’ that have affected him in games and training sessions.Napoli suffered a 2-1 home loss to Como on Sunday.All goals were scored in the first half, with Como taking the lead twice, first with Martin Baturina and then with Anastasios Douvikas, who sco
  
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• 'An uphill battle' - Is Glentoran's title defence over?

  30-08-2026 21:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Glentoran captain Jess Foy said for the side to defend the Women's Premiership title is "an uphill battle" after Sunday's damaging defeat by Cliftonville.The Reds strengthened their position at the top table with a crucial 2-1 victory at the Blanchflower Stadium, opening up an eight-point lead over second place Linfield and Glentoran in third.However, both the Blues and Glens have a game in hand on the league leaders and still have to face each other before the split. "Football is all about the
  
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• Talented PSG Attacker Completes Medical Tests at Aston Villa

  30-08-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Talented PSG Attacker Completes Medical Tests at Aston VillaIbrahim Mbaye is one step closer to leaving Paris Saint-Germain and joining Premier League side Aston Villa before the close of the summer transfer window.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favorite and see more of our content.It’s been a busy summer transfer window for Paris Saint-Germain, with several high-profile players departing the club for lofty fee
  
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• Fabregas reveals Como ‘learned’ from Milan games, hails ‘underrated’ new signing

  30-08-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabregas reveals Como ‘learned’ from Milan games, hails ‘underrated’ new signingComo coach Cesc Fabregas feels that summer signing Luis Milla is ‘underrated’ in Spain and admits he ‘learned so much’ from last season’s games against Massimiliano Allegri’s Milan.Fabregas’ Como secured an away 2-1 win at the Stadio Maradona against Allegri’s Napoli on Sunday.The Spanish tactician failed to beat Allegri’s Milan in Serie A
  
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• Arsenal Are In Talks To Land This Ligue 1 Talent: What Will He Bring To North London?

  30-08-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Are In Talks To Land This Ligue 1 Talent: What Will He Bring To North London?In a recent report, journalist Mark Brus revealed that Arsenal are in talks to land Lille talent Matias Fernandez-Pardo this summer. It has been claimed that the Gunners are showing interest in recruiting the Belgian talent in this transfer period.Fernandez-Pardo’s Impressive Numbers In Ligue 1Fernandez-Pardo enjoyed a decent run of form at the French club in the previous campaign when he produced a series
  
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• Luke Shaw names Man Utd star who should have won player of the match against Ipswich - and it’s not Bruno Fernandes

  30-08-2026 21:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luke Shaw has run out of words to describe Bruno Fernandes but the left-back believes another Manchester United star was deserving of the player of the match award against Ipswich Town.Captain Fernandes scored a hat-trick and provided an assist as United came from behind to win 5-2 at Old Trafford. Yet Shaw singled out Kobbie Mainoo for his "world class" performance in midfield, describing the England international as a "real leader" after he returned to the starting XI.Mainoo will face further
  
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• Official | AS Roma sign Marseille centre-back Leonardo Balerdi on loan

  30-08-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | AS Roma sign Marseille centre-back Leonardo Balerdi on loanSerie A side AS Roma have signed Olympique de Marseille centre-back Leonardo Balerdi (27) on loan, both sides have announced. The Giallorossi and OM have reached an agreement on an initial paid €1m loan with a buy option that is set to become mandatory under certain conditions. Balerdi will wear the No. 26 for the Champions League-playing Italian club. Balerdi could make his AS Roma debut on Monday against Lecce.Balerdi w
  
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• Fiorentina progressing in move for Everton’s Beto, player interested

  30-08-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fiorentina progressing in move for Everton’s Beto, player interestedSerie A side Fiorentina remain in the hunt to sign a new striker, having likely missed out on Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee. A deal for Everton’s Beto is now slowly gathering momentum.Get Italian Football News have looked at how La Viola did make an initial offer for the Toffees player.Now, ViolaNews report that the Everton forward is seen as the ideal option by Fabio Grosso. Discussions between the two cl
  
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• Video: Hutchinson arrives for Milan transfer from Nottingham Forest

  30-08-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Video: Hutchinson arrives for Milan transfer from Nottingham ForestOmari Hutchinson has just landed in Milan to undergo medical tests with the Rossoneri and complete an initial loan deal with an option to buy from Nottingham Forest.Jamaica international Hutchinson is ready to join Milan from Nottingham Forest and has just landed in Italy to finalise his transfer.The 22-year-old landed at Milan’s Linate Airport on Sunday evening and will undergo medical tests on Monday.NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND &
  
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• Serie A | Napoli 1-2 Como: Fabregas earns big victory at the Maradona

  30-08-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Napoli 1-2 Como: Fabregas earns big victory at the MaradonaComo pounced on defensive errors to secure a big 2-1 victory away to Napoli in an early challenge for top four spots, as Martin Baturina and Tasos Douvikas were on target.The Partenopei made two changes from the side that beat Genoa 2-0, with Matias Olivera and surprisingly Noa Lang replacing Leonardo Spinazzola and Alisson Santos, as the winger had been transfer-listed. Kevin De Bruyne was still only fit for the bench, with Al
  
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• Roma send Robinio Vaz to Hull City, El Aynoaui to Leipzig and make offers for two wingers

  30-08-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma send Robinio Vaz to Hull City, El Aynoaui to Leipzig and make offers for two wingersSky Sport Italia’s Angelo Mangiante reports that Roma have agreed to send Robinio Vaz to Hull City and Neil El Aynaoui to RB Leipzig, but have also sent offers for Luiz Henrique and Jamie Leweling.Roma are making their final moves in the summer transfer window, starting with the departures of striker Robinio Vaz and midfielder El Aynaoui.The details behind Robinio Vaz’s move to Hull CityROME
  
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• Le Havre to sign Lens striker Rayan Fofana on loan

  30-08-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Le Havre to sign Lens striker Rayan Fofana on loanRC Lens centre-forward Rayan Fofana (20) will spend the 2026-2027 campaign on loan at Ligue 1 rivals Le Havre, as reported by RMC Sport. The 20-year-old Franco-Ivorian was a man in demand this summer. Several Ligue 1 clubs, as well as Glasgow Rangers, were interested in his services with RC Lens already packed with options up front the likes of Franjo Ivanovic, Abdallah Sima or Odsonne Edouard. Fofana logged five goals in 25 Ligue 1 games played
  
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• Chelsea reach agreement with Monaco over Lamine Camara transfer

  30-08-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea reach agreement with Monaco over Lamine Camara transferAS Monaco and Chelsea are reported to have reached an agreement for the transfer of Lamine Camara (22), according to information from journalist Sacha Tavolieri.Whilst a few details remain to be finalised, particularly regarding the payment schedule, the deal is expected to be concluded for a fee of €45m, including bonuses. Having been linked with numerous clubs this summer, the midfielder is therefore expected to sign for the B
  
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• Manchester City Are Ready To Step Up Their Efforts To Sign This Liverpool Winger: Good Option For Maresca?

  30-08-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are Ready To Step Up Their Efforts To Sign This Liverpool Winger: Good Option For Maresca?In a recent report, The Telegraph claimed that Manchester City are ready to step up their efforts to sign Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo. It has been mentioned that the Mancunian club are eyeing a move to bring the Dutch wide player to Anfield in this transfer window.Gakpo’s Impressive Form In The Premier LeagueGakpo enjoyed a good run of form at the Merseyside club last season when he pu
  
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• Three talking points ahead of Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano | La Liga MD 3

  30-08-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three talking points ahead of Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano | La Liga MD 3Rayo Vallecano are one of the teams FC Barcelona continually struggle against in domestic competitions year after year. In their last four meetings, the Catalans have only scored five times.Yet, there is something off about Benat San Jose’s side this season and they have looked uncharacteristically off colour.Rayo Vallecano kicked off their league season with a 2-1 defeat to ten-man Sevilla and then drew 1-1 against De
  
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• Report: Arsenal forward set to join European giants in bargain deal

  30-08-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal forward set to join European giants in bargain dealGabriel Jesus to Barcelona: Arsenal forward nears £8.6m moveArsenal appear increasingly close to sanctioning the departure of Gabriel Jesus, with BBC Sport reporting that Barcelona are closing in on a deal worth £8.6m for the Brazil international. The move is described as being at an advanced stage, with only the finer points left to resolve before the transfer deadline.The expectation is that the 29-year-old will tra
  
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• Everton Face £40m Raid For Teenage Midfielder: What’s The Right Decision For The Toffees?

  30-08-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Face £40m Raid For Teenage Midfielder: What’s The Right Decision For The Toffees?Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks to sign 19-year-old central midfielder Harrison Armstrong from Everton in a deal worth around £40 million, with a sell-on clause included for the Merseyside club.David Ornstein of The Athletic broke the story on August 29, 2026, confirming that Forest are aggressively chasing the England youth international after Elliott Anderson’s departure to
  
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• Mourinho talks Bellingham, Diomande, Huijsen, Mbappe, Vinicius after Real Madrid 4-0 Malaga

  30-08-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho talks Bellingham, Diomande, Huijsen, Mbappe, Vinicius after Real Madrid 4-0 MalagaReal Madrid extended their perfect start to the 2026/27 under Jose Mourinho as they beat Malaga 4-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu earlier today.Jude Bellingham opened the scoring for Los Blancos before an Alfonso Herrero own goal doubled the hosts’ lead.Kylian Mbappe netted his fourth goal of the season to make it 4-0 before Arda Guler added more sheen to the scoreline in the stoppage time.Mourinho, spoke
  
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• Manchester United defender Leny Yoro attracts AC Milan interest

  30-08-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United defender Leny Yoro attracts AC Milan interestManchester United’s Leny Yoro (20) is reportedly on AC Milan’s radar, according to information from Tuttosport.In search of defensive reinforcements, the Lombardy-based club could make the most of the closing stages of the transfer window to make a move in their bid to sign the young centre-back. Should this deal take shape, it would undoubtedly bear the hallmark of super-agent Jorge Mendes, whose influence could help fac
  
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